The Saddleback Civil Forum

History was made when presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and John McCain made their first joint appearance of the 2008 campaign at the first ever televised forum led by one of our nation’s leading pastors, Dr. Rick Warren of Saddleback Church.
If you missed this unprecedented event, not to worry — GodTube has partnered with the Saddleback Civil Forum to provide exclusive clips for our users to get you involved in the discussions. Watch these clips, rate them and share what you think about the candidates and where they stand on the issues that matter to you!


Why do you want to be president?
Obama
McCain

Does evil exist?
Obama
McCain

Define “marriage”.
Obama
McCain

What is your stance on abortion?
Obama
McCain

What is your stance on stem cell research?
Obama
McCain

What does being a Christian mean to you?
Obama
McCain

What do you think about religious persecution?
Obama
McCain

What is your stance on federal funding of faith-based organizations?
Obama
McCain

What do you consider your greatest moral failure to be? What is America’s?
Obama
McCain

Who are the three wisest people in your life?
Obama
McCain

Name one instance when you went against party loyalty.
Obama
McCain

Name one instance when you flip-flopped on an issue.
Obama
McCain

What is the most gut-wrenching decision you’ve ever had to make?
Obama
McCain

Which existing Supreme Court Judge would you not have nominated?
Obama
McCain

What is your stance on merit-based pay for teachers?
Obama
McCain

Define “rich”.
Obama
McCain

What cause is worth our troops dying for?
Obama
McCain

Would you consider creating an emergency plan for orphans?
Obama
McCain

What do you say to the people who oppose you answering these questions in a church?
Obama
McCain


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